Specifications

Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
F. A minimum of one (1) copy of complete, as delivered apparatus and chassis operation and general
maintenance instructions including, but not limited to the chassis, engine, transmission, axles, and lubrication
charts shall be supplied. A CD is preferred.
CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Operator's Manual w/Parts List - One Set shall be provided with the chassis.
An electronic Electrical System Manual shall be provided.
- This manual shall provide complete wiring schematics for the vehicle.
- The manual shall be provided with diagrams of the vehicle showing the wiring harness routing within the
vehicle. Each of these diagrams shall include the connectors between the harnesses that provide a hyperlink
to a drawing of the actual connector where pin functions can be examined.
- Schematics for each system of the vehicle shall be provided with hyperlinks to the connectors for pin
designations and to the vehicle drawings for harness location within the vehicle.
An electronic Air System Manual shall be provided.
- This manual shall provide complete air system schematics for the vehicle.
- The manual shall be provided with diagrams of the vehicle showing the air tubing routing within the
vehicle.
- Schematics for each system of the vehicle shall be provided with hyperlinks to the tanks and valves and to
the vehicle drawings for exact location within the vehicle.
IN SERVICE WEIGHTS
The fully loaded, in service apparatus will be weight checked for proper axles and suspension. If the axles
and suspension are deemed to small, the bidder, at his expense, will be required to make the necessary
replacements and corrections.
CUSTOM CHASSIS - SINGLE SOURCE MANUFACTURER
The chassis shall be designed and manufactured by the apparatus builder in the manufacturer's facility. The
manufacturer shall demonstrate evidence of manufacturing similar custom vehicles for at least thirty five
(35) years.
Proposals shall only be accepted from a single source apparatus manufacturer. The definition of single
source shall be "a manufacturer that designs and manufactures their products using an integrated approach,
including the cab and chassis, pump module, and apparatus body being fabricated and assembled on the
bidder's premises". The warranties relative to the chassis and body design (excluding component warranties
such as engine, transmission, axles, pump, etc.) must be from a single source manufacturer and not split
between manufacturers (i.e. body and chassis). The bidder shall provide evidence that they comply with this
requirement. No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document.
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